1. Overview: Laboratory Safety Training & Compliance
HR Forum
June 3rd, 2015

2. Laboratory Safety Goals Safety first!
Help to protect lab personnel and the University
Training & compliance support
Record management
Standardized content, systematized delivery
Empower and expand our research programs

3. Laboratory Personnel Volunteer Lab Members
Unpaid participants in formal lab activities
Undergraduates
Graduates
Other…
Types
UTD Affiliated
Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Interns
UTD Un-affiliated
Externs/Interns
Experience/Credit
Procedures
Medical care
Liability for University
Additional criteria for minors

4. Laboratory Personnel Lab Membership
An individual who works within a laboratory space of a Principal Investigator under the direction of that Principal Investigator
Faculty and Researchers are required to register lab members
Employees vs. students
Visitors
Volunteers

5. Lab Management System BioRAFT System Lab-based management system
Centralization of lab safety support functions
Unification: One system, One record
Integrated data: Visibility and reporting
Accessibility
NetID & password
Guest account creation

6. Training Safety Training Generalized Training:
Associated with lab activities
Laboratory Orientation
Chemical Hygiene
BioSafety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Laser Safety
Radiation Safety
Nanomaterials
More…
Does not replace lab specific training

7. Training Safety Training Lab specific training General Rules
Space orientation
Emergency procedures
Specialized equipment and techniques
Proper use of PPE

8. Office of Research Website:

9. Office of Research Website:

10. Accessing the System

11. Accessing the System

12. Training Requirements

13. Kathy White Laboratory Safety Manager phone: (972) Shane Solis Assistant Director, Laboratory Safety phone: (972)